I became a customer / client of 1st Choice Autoworks through Chris Tusow at SubiWorks, next door. Chris has been the only mechanic to mod, work on, or do anything with my heavily modified, camping, overlanding, off-roading builds...I'm really particular and developed a really close working relationship and friendship with Chris. Last year, he decided to branch off and focus primarily on mods, custom builds, and speciality work on Subarus whiling changing the name of the business to RFC Industries. In doing this, he sold the service side (oil changes, tire rotations, basic repairs, etc.) of his business to 1st Choice Autoworks. So I've been coming to them for the non-off roading specific stuff that Chris still does for me. Luke and everyone else here is incredibly kind, knowledgable, and professional. This past weekend, I panicked since I'm leaving for an extended work trip (1.5 months) which involves my heavily modded Subaru Forester and I had an axle issue days before I was supposed to leave. I texted Chris over the weekend and he said come to 1st Choice by 8:00am on Monday. I didn't have an appointment, and just showed up. And this isn't my style. I'm usually so highly organized and do my best to be respectful, schedule appointments, and go through the proper channels. But I woke up at 6:00am and was in Murrieta by 8:00am. I explained my situation and they were so accommodating and understanding and kind. It took all day but they helped me out and got my car back in good health and I'm so thankful they were cool with me just showing up. This shop is trustworthy, professional, and now is really familiar with off-roading and modded, lifted Subarus due to SubiWorks' and Chris' involvement. Please give these guys your business if you're in the area. They also work on non-Subarus. Thank you, 1st Choice dudes. I appreciate you! read more

This shop has my trust. It was easy to get an appointment and they seem knowledgeable and honest. A previous (questionable) shop had given me a pricey quote for some suspension work they said needed to be done. I didn't like that first place so I waited on it (and I worried about it a lot!). My friend referred me to this shop, where they had done his brakes at a good price. I took my car in and one of the owners (Luke) helped me out. I told him the story of the previous quote, but said let's start from scratch, bc those last guys were sketchy. Luke put the car on the rack, then came back in with a look on his face as if to say, "you're not going to believe this." I had no idea what was about to happen. I was dreading how costly it might be - I had delayed the repair by months. We looked under my car to see these supposedly cracked & leaking tie-rod boots and other issues... and everything was IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Which makes sense bc my car has only about 50k miles. Saved me tons of money (that would have been wasted if I had trusted the other place). Needless to say, I'll be returning to 1st Choice to get my brake pads and other work done when it's *actually* due to be done. Thank you guys. I can see why many folks appreciate you. read more

Got my check engine light diagnosed, and Luke and his team provided a thorough report. My battery needed to be replaced, and the pricing was fair. They waived my diagnostic fee and only charged me for the battery replacement. Fair and honest people--I appreciate their help and for setting my mind at ease. read more

Had my vehicle serviced and was really great. From the Owner to all the mechanics on deck. Thank you for your insight and honesty. Thank you for your quick quotes. I really did appreciate my visit and look forward to you continuing to serve my mechanic/vehicle needs. Thank you so much read more

I used 1st Choice Autoworks for a repair on my 2016 Nissan Murano. This was the second time using 1st Choice for my vehicle maintenance and/or repair. Prior to using them, I received several quotes from my repair through Yelp, as well as the Nissan dealership. The quote from 1st Choice was by far the best, and half the amount quoted by the dealership. I selected 1st Choice and scheduled the repair date. The work was completed to my satisfaction. I want to mention that the mechanics are very knowledgeable and extremely professional. I would highly recommend 1st Choice for your automotive needs. read more

Highly recommend!!! I called to ask if I can bring my car in to have my heater checked because it was only blowing hot air on the passenger side. I spoke with Lucas and he said to bring it in for a diagnostic test. Upon arrival I was able to find parking right in front with a sign on a cone specifically for their business. As I walked in the door I was greeted by Lucas. He was able to bring my car in within five minutes to check what was going on? The business was well kept and clean. It also smelled very nice which I appreciate as a woman. We were able to figure out the problem and my car was taken care of. I would definitely recommend my friends and family here and I will be back if needed. read more

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Hands down, without a doubt, -The #1 Shop in town! Honest, professional and very impressive; at what they do! I was lucky to find this gem and have been going ever since. Luke & Matt are 2 of the nicest, most superb, fine gentleman you'll meet! Seriously... (they will probably call me when they read this, to thank me for the review.) They do it all, don't go anywhere else, just to get strung along with crazy prices. They tell you what you need, no bogus baloney. Godspeed read more

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Took my truck here a few times. They're always very friendly and sure betas the dealership prices.

They provide prompt, excellent service and are informative about options to repair vehicle

Luke was very helpful in figuring out what was wrong with our car. He was honest in referring us back to the dealer for a software update. He gave a better price on the transmission replacement quote than the dealer. Overall, very good experience with 1st Choice. Added bonus: They have a street fighter arcade consul in their waiting area. read more

Went here to get an oil change. Great price the employees were very friendly and service was quick! Definitely coming back :)

I had an excellent experience with 1st Choice Autoworks. I brought my van in for brake work due to bad rotors and worn brakes, and I also brought my black Malibu because the check engine light was on. There were several issues with the Malibu, but what really stood out was Lucas's honesty and care. Instead of pushing me to fix everything at once, Lucas walked me through an action plan and prioritized what truly needed to be fixed now versus what could wait until after the holidays. He did this specifically so I could save money for Christmas. What mechanic does that these days? That level of integrity is rare. They're caring, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on doing what's right for the customer. I told Lucas I'll be back after the holidays to take care of the remaining items, and I absolutely will. This is a shop you can trust. read more

Brakes, Brake fluid , Transmission fluids, water pump. Great prices, Yelp discount on top. Fast honest service. They updated me through the process. Via text and phone calls. A shop I can trust. I need trust my truck is safe to pull my horses. Repairs done well read more

I had an oil leak I didn't know where it was coming from. Being new to the area, I came on yelp to reach out to different shops to see. 1st Choice Autoworks responded quickly, was able to go over pricing, and made an appointment for the next day! At the appointment everyone was super friendly and helpful. After looking at my car they showed me where the issue was and a plan how to move forward including pricing. Made me feel comfortable and confident! Could not recommend enough! read more

I can't say enough positive things about this place. I have not had a lot of interaction with others that work there (though I am sure the experience is the same), but working with Luke has been wonderful and consistent, in which he is honest, knowledgeable, and has great communication. Luke always thoroughly explains what's going on with the car, and leads with information that doesn't always require costly repairs and additional fixes. On many occasions he has let me know when he doesn't think something needs to be replaced, and where another cost effective option can be done, which I truly appreciate. They also have a nice system to share estimates and quotes, which also includes pictures and videos as necessary to help make decisions. Helpful for me because I am not a car person! I found 1st Choice when we had issues from the dealer who we went to for original repairs and maintenance. Not only did they fix what I needed at a fair price, but they alerted us to the fact that the dealer never fixed what they said they would, which was instrumental in us being able to complain and get rectification from the dealer for their mistakes. In a world of dishonest repair shops or experiences where you feel like you are just being upsold repairs you may not need, it is so refreshing to know places like this are still out there. I can't speak to any particular expertise, but I own a Subaru, and I know they are very knowledgeable about Subarus, though I am sure they can fix any other brand. read more

After taking our cars to the dealership for maintenance for multiple years, we decided we needed a shop change once we started having recurring/long-lasting issues with our cars (one 300k+ and the other 500k+) and we couldn't keep up with the prices that they were charging. Long story short, I was having an issue with the AC blowing hot air in my car. Dealership said that "the lines were contaminated" and the only option would be to replace the entire AC system which would be a $7k hit (worth more than the value of the car). Obviously, we didn't go through with it but 1st Choice gave me a completely different answer and said that it was mainly an electrical issue which they fixed the day of. Took the 500k+ car in recently and they gave us a straightforward answer that the dealership couldn't. Because of this, we've been extremely happy with the work that 1st Choice has put on our cars and it's a lot cheaper than what the dealership was charging us. I would easily recommend this place to anyone that needs work done on their cars. read more

These guys are awesome. They took care of my 2015 BMW X one and now my new one they're really good at looking at everything and making sure everything is tiptop without adding extra cost for unnecessary fixes. And their reasonably priced as well. read more

I'd been looking for someone to do some minor work on my daughter's car, and was running into a lot of this new revenue stream idea where shops will diagnose, CHARGE you for the diagnosis, and then either apply it to the repair, OR, you pay for BOTH the diagnosis AND the repair. No bueno. Hard pass. 1st Choice Autoworks was great to work with... none of the charge-for-diagnosis nonsense. They even did some shopping around for me for a part with a few dealers in the area! This is rare these days in my experience... Friendly, helpful staff... they squeezed us in quickly, didn't try to upsell, and just took care of the problem. And frankly, for less than I had anticipated as well. This is my new go-to shop! read more

Luke was awesome, I've never written a review or felt that coming to a specific mechanic / location mattered however these guys changed my mind. They got me in same day, explained everything that I needed and saved me money at the same time. Needed a valve cover gasket fixed and they got it done well priced. I also asked them with potentially getting help installing an exterior door handle piece , only casually to see how much it would cost me since Honda wanted 120$ to get it done. Luke said he would look into it. The handle piece is one screw accessible from the outside. Seems like a 5 min thing I couldn't get it. I understand it's a business and expected to pay something for their help. Luke did it for free. I'll be coming here if I ever need repairs. read more

If you are looking for a good local mechanic you would be challenged to find a better shop. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. They will even work on an older car like mine. read more

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With new management in place, they have proven to be outstanding. If you are looking for a trustworthy, family owned and local mechanic, this is the best spot!. When you enter, you are immediately greeted with a friendly and welcoming smile. They take the time to listen to all of your questions and concerns. They offer multiple solutions and even take the initiative to show you the source of the problem. Interestingly, their prices are more competitive than those of the local dealership service department. Our cars were repaired on the same day at a reasonable cost and now they are running smoothly. We will never take our cars to any other establishment! read more

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Honest and thorough work done on my Jeep's air conditioning. No scamming, no up-sale, and no over-charging. We will go here again.

Had a issue with starting my car. They checked it out asked me questions and charged me inspection fee only which was very reasonable.

Wow! What a positive and effective experience. Looks like I found my mechanic. Friendly and helpful. Great value for honest, straightforward and transparent work. read more

First time customer. They were friendly and efficient and I didn't feel as though I was being taken advantage of like the past shops that I've been at. They did a great job and I'll probably be a repeat customer. read more

Luke was so cool and helpful. He provided a detailed vehicle inspection and was quick and thorough with the service. Thanks, 1st Choice Autoworks, for your value and service! I'll be coming back. read more

Highly recommend using them for your car repairs need my air conditioner fixed. They fit me in last minute and got it done in less than a day very professional loved my experience with them. read more

I needed electrical work on my Toyota RAV4 (my rear hatch was misfiring) and Lucas fixed it in a FLASH! And he was MORE than fair on the price. I'm fairly new out here and he is now officially my go-to mechanic! Bobby read more

Took my car in due to previous owner overfilling the oil in my M3. Fernando, Chau, and John investigated and determined the culprit - one of the two drain plugs were stripped and the seller obviously did not follow the oil change procedure. John offered to procure drain plugs asap and proceed with oil change after receipt. Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff. A+ service and will be my to go stop for any of my vehicle needs. Highly recommended! read more

Quick response time on app. Scheduled the shop visit and the technician was very helpful and polite. He was able to provide me with a thorough quote on the spot for the requested work, which was less expensive compared to other quotes. read more

They are very honest and I am glad I get my card running good. I recommend this auto repair shop

I've been coming here for years, even though there are new owners, I was hesitant at first, but they are very helpful, and make honest recommendations. I would highly recommend you check it out for yourself. read more

Had a really great experience with my recent oil change. It was super easy to schedule, and they've been the most responsive shop I've messaged so far. I especially liked how they sent the inspection documents via SMS--very convenient. Pricing was very reasonable, and it was great working directly with the owners who are also certified mechanics. They were courteous and professional throughout. Overall, a really good experience, and I'll definitely be going back to them for my other cars' needs. read more

Service was performed at the precise appointment. Honest evaluation and recommendation for next service.

These guys doing their best. Excellent service! Did a diagnostics and alignment, quality and speed Thank you! read more

Service second to none! Honest, friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. Great value. Would highly recommend.

AC not blowing air through the panels it was only coming out of the defroster.. I met with Lucas and gave me the run down on the problem ..there 2 hoses that were leaking causing the The actuator is not performed correctly he replaced the hoses that were cracked and the problem was solved.. and did it at no charge...wat a nice guy !!!! One of the best mechanics I have ever met He Deserves 10 stars...I will be back when ever I need a honest mechanic... cost me 19.99 just for the inspection..your the best Lucas I will recommend you to all friends thank you Lucas and God bless you and your crew read more

Stopped by for a simple free tire pressure check , I was helped immediately! The owners were super helpful and accommodating. Will definitely come back for future repairs. read more

Sergio was very helpful an informative.he helped me figure out the most afordable solution to my water heater issues.

Took my car in for brake pad replacement. Honest, great service, excellent customer service! Easy, quick scheduling and service. Reasonable pricing. We have found our go to auto mechanics. I highly recommend. read more